05 Jul 2020 | 01:11 PM UTC
Netherlands: Protest planned in Amsterdam July 5 /update 3
Protest planned at Daniël Meierplein in Amsterdam July 5; further demonstrations and a heightened security presence possible
Event
A protest is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 5, at the Jonas Daniël Meijerplein in Amsterdam at 13:00 (local time), despite a ban on gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Demonstrators are set to march from Jonas Daniël Meierplein to Rembrandtplein and back. The demonstrations are being held to oppose current government regulations which state that people should remain 1.5m (5ft) apart due to COVID-19.
Context
Similar demonstrations took place in The Hague on June 21 and June 28 resulting in hundreds of arrests. On June 21, police used a water cannon to disperse protesters in the Malieveld area.
Advice
Individuals in Amsterdam are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
